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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 461.79 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 461.79 and 260.38 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 461.79 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/461.79 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 461.79 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 120,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,240.88/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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