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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 468.19 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 468.19 and 246.28 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 468.19 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/468.19 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 468.19 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 115,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,305.83/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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