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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 474.44 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 474.44 and 246.02 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 474.44 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/474.44 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 474.44 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 116,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,718.13/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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