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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 441.24 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 441.24 and 245.76 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 441.24 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/441.24 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 441.24 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 108,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,439.14/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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