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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 461.18 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 461.18 and 267.90 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 461.18 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/461.18 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 461.18 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 123,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,550.12/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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