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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 470.56 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 470.56 and 246.93 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 470.56 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/470.56 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 470.56 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 116,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,195.38/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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