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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 458.43 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 458.43 and 194.34 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 458.43 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/458.43 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 458.43 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 89,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,091.29/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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