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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 460.92 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 460.92 and 264.18 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 460.92 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/460.92 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 460.92 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 121,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,765.85/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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