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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 441.48 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 441.48 and 246.32 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 441.48 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/441.48 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 441.48 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 108,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,745.35/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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