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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 461.35 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 461.35 and 251.34 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 461.35 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/461.35 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 461.35 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 115,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,954.29/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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