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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 469.50 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 469.50 and 246.90 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 469.50 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/469.50 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 469.50 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 115,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,919.55/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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