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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 475.01 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 475.01 and 246.09 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 475.01 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/475.01 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 475.01 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 116,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,891.61/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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