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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441.06 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441.06 and 245.87 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441.06 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441.06 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441.06 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 108,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,441.22/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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