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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 460.89 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 460.89 and 240.77 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 460.89 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/460.89 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 460.89 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 110,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,969.64/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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