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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 460.69 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 460.69 and 271.82 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 460.69 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/460.69 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 460.69 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 125,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,225.23/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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