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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 476.15 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 476.15 and 246.51 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 476.15 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/476.15 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 476.15 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 117,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,374.50/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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