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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 460.94 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 460.94 and 287.78 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 460.94 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/460.94 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 460.94 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 132,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,645.57/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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