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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.32, 476.38 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.32, 476.38 and 246.90 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.32 : 476.38 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.32/476.38 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.32x = 476.38 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.32x = 117,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,618.22/345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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