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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 443.21 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 443.21 and 246.96 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 443.21 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/443.21 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 443.21 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 109,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,453.91/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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