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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 454.40 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 454.40 and 246.78 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 454.40 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/454.40 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 454.40 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 112,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,133.33/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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