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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 477.22 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 477.22 and 246.42 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 477.22 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/477.22 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 477.22 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 117,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,596.55/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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