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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 475.34 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 475.34 and 246.37 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 475.34 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/475.34 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 475.34 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 117,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,108.28/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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