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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 440.90 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 440.90 and 249.68 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 440.90 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/440.90 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 440.90 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 110,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,081.71/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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