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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 460.32 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 460.32 and 256.32 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 460.32 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/460.32 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 460.32 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 117,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,989.22/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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