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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 475.70 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 475.70 and 246.63 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 475.70 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/475.70 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 475.70 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 117,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,320.66/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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