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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.55, 454.81 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.55, 454.81 and 246.51 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.55 : 454.81 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.55/454.81 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.55x = 454.81 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.55x = 112,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115.21/329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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