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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 441.41 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 441.41 and 245.89 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 441.41 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/441.41 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 441.41 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 108,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,534.87/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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