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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 475.84 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 475.84 and 246.84 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 475.84 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/475.84 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 475.84 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 117,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456.35/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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