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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 441.52 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 441.52 and 246.86 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 441.52 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/441.52 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 441.52 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 108,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,993.63/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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