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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 461.85 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 461.85 and 291.29 is: 402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 461.85 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/461.85 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 461.85 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 134,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,529.98/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.53

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