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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 454.80 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 454.80 and 246.82 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 454.80 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/454.80 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 454.80 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 112,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,253.74/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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