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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.54 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.54 and 246.18 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.54 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.54 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.54 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 108,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,698.32/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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