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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 443.73 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 443.73 and 246.94 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 443.73 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/443.73 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 443.73 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 109,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574.69/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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