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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 444.15 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 444.15 and 246.87 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 444.15 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/444.15 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 444.15 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 109,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,643.86/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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