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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.74, 478.46 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.74, 478.46 and 248.66 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.74 : 478.46 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.74/478.46 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.74x = 478.46 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.74x = 118,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,973.86/346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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