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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 462.32 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 462.32 and 246.39 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 462.32 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/462.32 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 462.32 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 113,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,911.02/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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