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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 441.59 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 441.59 and 250.18 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 441.59 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/441.59 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 441.59 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 110,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,474.78/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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