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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 475.70 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 475.70 and 246.39 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 475.70 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/475.70 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 475.70 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 117,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,207.72/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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