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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 460.04 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 460.04 and 287.28 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 460.04 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/460.04 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 460.04 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 132,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,161.76/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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