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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 441.30 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 441.30 and 245.91 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 441.30 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/441.30 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 441.30 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 108,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,520.08/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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