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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 463.14 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 463.14 and 246.97 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 463.14 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/463.14 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 463.14 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 114,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,381.33/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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