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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 461.51 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 461.51 and 235.67 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 461.51 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/461.51 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 461.51 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 108,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,760.58/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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