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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 441.84 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 441.84 and 246.60 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 441.84 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/441.84 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 441.84 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 108,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,957.74/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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