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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 476.28 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 476.28 and 246.96 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 476.28 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/476.28 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 476.28 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 117,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,622.11/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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