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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 460.50 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 460.50 and 249.84 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 460.50 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/460.50 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 460.50 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 115,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,051.32/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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