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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 467.82 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 467.82 and 246.13 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 467.82 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/467.82 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 467.82 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 115,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,144.54/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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