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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 446.76 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 446.76 and 246.32 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 446.76 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/446.76 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 446.76 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 110,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,045.92/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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