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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 477.79 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 477.79 and 246.83 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 477.79 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/477.79 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 477.79 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 117,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,929.90/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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