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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.37, 460.68 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.37, 460.68 and 246.89 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.37 : 460.68 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.37/460.68 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.37x = 460.68 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.37x = 113,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,737.29/334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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