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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 475.44 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 475.44 and 246.57 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 475.44 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/475.44 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 475.44 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 117,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,229.24/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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