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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 441.84 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 441.84 and 246.70 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 441.84 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/441.84 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 441.84 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 109,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,001.93/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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