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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 455.26 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 455.26 and 246.84 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 455.26 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/455.26 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 455.26 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 112,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,376.38/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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