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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 460.96 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 460.96 and 246.72 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 460.96 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/460.96 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 460.96 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 113,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,728.05/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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