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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 440.64 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 440.64 and 245.84 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 440.64 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/440.64 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 440.64 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 108,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,324.73/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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