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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.15, 476.22 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.15, 476.22 and 246.74 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.15 : 476.22 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.15/476.22 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.15x = 476.22 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.15x = 117,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,500.14/345.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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