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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 461.16 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 461.16 and 256.68 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 461.16 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/461.16 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 461.16 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 118,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,370.55/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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