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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 461.27 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 461.27 and 251.19 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 461.27 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/461.27 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 461.27 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 115,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,865.16/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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