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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 449.01 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 449.01 and 246.78 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 449.01 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/449.01 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 449.01 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 110,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,806.69/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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