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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 447.45 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 447.45 and 246.82 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 447.45 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/447.45 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 447.45 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 110,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,439.61/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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