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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.67 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.67 and 246.18 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.67 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.67 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.67 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 113,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,653.92/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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