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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 440.96 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 440.96 and 245.92 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 440.96 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/440.96 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 440.96 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 108,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,440.88/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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