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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 440.72 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 440.72 and 249.52 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 440.72 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/440.72 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 440.72 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 109,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,968.45/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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