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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 455.41 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 455.41 and 246.94 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 455.41 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/455.41 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 455.41 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 112,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,458.95/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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