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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.36 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.36 and 246.42 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.36 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.36 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.36 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 108,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,759.93/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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