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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 442.02 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 442.02 and 246.43 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 442.02 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/442.02 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 442.02 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 108,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,926.99/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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