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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 475.02 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 475.02 and 246.15 is: 339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 475.02 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/475.02 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 475.02 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 116,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,923.80/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.67

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