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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 441.47 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 441.47 and 246.32 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 441.47 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/441.47 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 441.47 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 108,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,741.30/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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