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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 454.98 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 454.98 and 246.64 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 454.98 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/454.98 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 454.98 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 112,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215.13/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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