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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 474.84 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 474.84 and 246.06 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 474.84 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/474.84 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 474.84 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 116,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,839.13/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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