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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 460.94 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 460.94 and 240.98 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 460.94 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/460.94 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 460.94 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 111,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,073.81/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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