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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 442 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 442 and 246.44 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 442 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/442 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 442 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 108,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,926.48/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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