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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.81, 442.65 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.81, 442.65 and 246.21 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.81 : 442.65 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.81/442.65 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.81x = 442.65 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.81x = 108,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,982.73/320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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