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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.19, 460.98 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.19, 460.98 and 259.58 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.19 : 460.98 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.19/460.98 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.19x = 460.98 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.19x = 119,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,658.88/334.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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