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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 440.48 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 440.48 and 241.34 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 440.48 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/440.48 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 440.48 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 106,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,305.44/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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