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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.09, 460.51 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.09, 460.51 and 235.69 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.09 : 460.51 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.09/460.51 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.09x = 460.51 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.09x = 108,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,536.42/334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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