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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 440.97 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 440.97 and 246.15 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 440.97 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/440.97 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 440.97 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 108,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,544.77/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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