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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.05, 460.83 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.05, 460.83 and 255.34 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.05 : 460.83 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.05/460.83 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.05x = 460.83 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.05x = 117,668.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,668.33/334.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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