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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 441.92 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 441.92 and 246.58 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 441.92 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/441.92 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 441.92 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 108,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,968.63/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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