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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.76, 474.84 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.76, 474.84 and 246 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.76 : 474.84 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.76/474.84 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.76x = 474.84 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.76x = 116,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,810.64/343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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