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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.60 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.60 and 246.33 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.60 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.60 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.60 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 108,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,779.33/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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