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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 476.74 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 476.74 and 246.04 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 476.74 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/476.74 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 476.74 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 117,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.84/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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