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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 460.99 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 460.99 and 260.52 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 460.99 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/460.99 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 460.99 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 120,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,097.11/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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