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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 461.30 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 461.30 and 236.12 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 461.30 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/461.30 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 461.30 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 108,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,922.16/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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