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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.63, 441.51 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.63, 441.51 and 246.86 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.63 : 441.51 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.63/441.51 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.63x = 441.51 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.63x = 108,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,991.16/319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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