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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 468.87 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 468.87 and 246.90 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 468.87 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/468.87 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 468.87 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 115,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,764.00/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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