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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 460.96 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 460.96 and 251.32 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 460.96 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/460.96 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 460.96 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 115,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,848.47/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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