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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 475.17 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 475.17 and 246.60 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 475.17 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/475.17 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 475.17 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 117,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,176.92/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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