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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.63, 441.66 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.63, 441.66 and 249.87 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.63 : 441.66 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.63/441.66 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.63x = 441.66 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.63x = 110,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,357.58/319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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