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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 440.87 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 440.87 and 254.28 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 440.87 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/440.87 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 440.87 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 112,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,103.15/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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