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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 455.11 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 455.11 and 246.15 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 455.11 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/455.11 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 455.11 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 112,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,024.71/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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