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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 459.96 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 459.96 and 287.44 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 459.96 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/459.96 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 459.96 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 132,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,210.90/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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