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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 462.66 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 462.66 and 246.95 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 462.66 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/462.66 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 462.66 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 114,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,253.89/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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