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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 468.69 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 468.69 and 246.90 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 468.69 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/468.69 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 468.69 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 115,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,719.56/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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