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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 475.06 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 475.06 and 246.33 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 475.06 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/475.06 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 475.06 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 117,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,021.53/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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