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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 441.69 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 441.69 and 246.90 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 441.69 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/441.69 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 441.69 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 109,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,053.26/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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