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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 468.81 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 468.81 and 246.81 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 468.81 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/468.81 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 468.81 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 115,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,707.00/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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