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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 500.61 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 500.61 and 306.12 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 500.61 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/500.61 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 500.61 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 153,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,246.73/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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