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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 460.89 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 460.89 and 264.15 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 460.89 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/460.89 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 460.89 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 121,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,744.09/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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