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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 469.32 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 469.32 and 246.83 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 469.32 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/469.32 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 469.32 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 115,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,839.91/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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