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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 461.16 and 278.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 461.16 and 278.79 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 461.16 = 278.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/461.16 = 278.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 461.16 × 278.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 128,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,566.80/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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