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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 474.48 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 474.48 and 246.30 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 474.48 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/474.48 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 474.48 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 116,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,864.42/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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