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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 460.06 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 460.06 and 292.44 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 460.06 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/460.06 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 460.06 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 134,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,539.95/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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