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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 441.57 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 441.57 and 246.01 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 441.57 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/441.57 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 441.57 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 108,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,630.64/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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