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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 475.20 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 475.20 and 246.15 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 475.20 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/475.20 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 475.20 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 116,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,970.48/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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