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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.09, 461.45 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.09, 461.45 and 236.28 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.09 : 461.45 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.09/461.45 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.09x = 461.45 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.09x = 109,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,031.41/334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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