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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 461.20 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 461.20 and 255.34 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 461.20 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/461.20 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 461.20 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 117,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,762.81/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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