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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 461.58 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 461.58 and 279.08 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 461.58 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/461.58 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 461.58 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 128,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,817.75/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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