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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 461.90 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 461.90 and 246.27 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 461.90 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/461.90 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 461.90 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 113,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,754.46/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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