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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 454.26 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 454.26 and 246.36 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 454.26 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/454.26 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 454.26 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 111,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,911.49/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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