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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 439.49 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 439.49 and 254.25 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 439.49 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/439.49 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 439.49 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 111,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,737.60/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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