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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 474.82 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 474.82 and 246.05 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 474.82 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/474.82 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 474.82 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 116,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,826.47/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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