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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 462.02 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 462.02 and 331.11 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 462.02 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/462.02 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 462.02 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 152,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,977.79/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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