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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 460.56 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 460.56 and 250.84 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 460.56 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/460.56 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 460.56 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 115,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,526.87/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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