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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 469.45 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 469.45 and 246.90 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 469.45 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/469.45 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 469.45 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 115,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,905.24/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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