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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 475.53 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 475.53 and 246.58 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 475.53 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/475.53 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 475.53 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 117,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,256.19/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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