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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 475.56 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 475.56 and 246.78 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 475.56 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/475.56 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 475.56 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 117,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,358.70/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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