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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 475.23 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 475.23 and 246.24 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 475.23 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/475.23 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 475.23 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 117,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,017.03/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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