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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 453.66 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 453.66 and 246.34 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 453.66 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/453.66 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 453.66 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 111,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,754.60/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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