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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 468.48 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 468.48 and 246.10 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 468.48 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/468.48 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 468.48 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 115,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,292.93/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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