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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.78, 441.13 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.78, 441.13 and 246.07 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.78 : 441.13 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.78/441.13 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.78x = 441.13 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.78x = 108,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,545.42/319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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