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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 441.23 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 441.23 and 245.76 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 441.23 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/441.23 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 441.23 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 108,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,436.68/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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