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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 515.30 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 515.30 and 246.28 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 515.30 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/515.30 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 515.30 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 126,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,908.08/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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