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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 485.13 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 485.13 and 246.44 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 485.13 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/485.13 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 485.13 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 119,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,555.44/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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