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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 441.81 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 441.81 and 245.82 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 441.81 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/441.81 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 441.81 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 108,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,605.73/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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