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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 475.32 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 475.32 and 246.21 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 475.32 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/475.32 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 475.32 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 117,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,028.54/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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