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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 475.17 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 475.17 and 246.27 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 475.17 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/475.17 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 475.17 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 117,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,020.12/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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