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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 453.63 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 453.63 and 246 is: 339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 453.63 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/453.63 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 453.63 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 111,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,592.98/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.67

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