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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.64 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.64 and 246.16 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.64 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.64 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.64 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 113,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,637.30/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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