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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 468.57 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 468.57 and 246.60 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 468.57 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/468.57 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 468.57 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 115,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,549.36/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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