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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 474.90 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 474.90 and 246.08 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 474.90 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/474.90 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 474.90 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 116,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,863.39/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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