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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 440.70 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 440.70 and 241.02 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 440.70 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/440.70 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 440.70 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 106,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,217.51/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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