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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 468.29 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 468.29 and 246.11 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 468.29 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/468.29 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 468.29 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 115,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,249.13/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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