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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 476.04 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 476.04 and 246.72 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 476.04 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/476.04 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 476.04 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 117,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,448.59/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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