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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 441.71 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 441.71 and 240.63 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 441.71 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/441.71 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 441.71 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 106,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,288.68/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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