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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.34 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.34 and 246.83 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.34 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.34 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.34 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 109,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,179.34/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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