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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.80, 469.02 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.80, 469.02 and 246.50 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.80 : 469.02 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.80/469.02 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.80x = 469.02 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.80x = 115,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,613.43/339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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