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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 470.22 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 470.22 and 246.68 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 470.22 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/470.22 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 470.22 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 115,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,992.64/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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