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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 461.19 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 461.19 and 251.32 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 461.19 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/461.19 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 461.19 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 115,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,906.27/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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