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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 441.74 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 441.74 and 246.51 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 441.74 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/441.74 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 441.74 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 108,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,889.89/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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