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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 460.10 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 460.10 and 281.51 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 460.10 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/460.10 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 460.10 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 129,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,519.04/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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