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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 475.62 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 475.62 and 246.64 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 475.62 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/475.62 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 475.62 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 117,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306.92/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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