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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.12 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.12 and 246.08 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.12 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.12 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.12 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 108,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,550.81/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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