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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 469.18 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 469.18 and 246.50 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 469.18 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/469.18 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 469.18 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 115,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,652.87/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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