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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 476.55 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 476.55 and 246.29 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 476.55 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/476.55 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 476.55 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 117,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,367.12/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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