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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 448.31 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 448.31 and 246.55 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 448.31 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/448.31 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 448.31 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 110,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,528.59/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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