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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.89, 441.57 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.89, 441.57 and 246.12 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.89 : 441.57 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.89/441.57 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.89x = 441.57 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.89x = 108,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,679.21/319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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