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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 448.38 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 448.38 and 246.44 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 448.38 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/448.38 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 448.38 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 110,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,498.77/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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