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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 442.46 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 442.46 and 246.31 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 442.46 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/442.46 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 442.46 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 108,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,981.83/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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