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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 468.08 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 468.08 and 246.09 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 468.08 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/468.08 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 468.08 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 115,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,188.62/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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