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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 461.46 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 461.46 and 247.48 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 461.46 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/461.46 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 461.46 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 114,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,202.12/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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