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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 455.27 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 455.27 and 246.66 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 455.27 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/455.27 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 455.27 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 112,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,295.66/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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