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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 461.21 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 461.21 and 194.35 is: 268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 461.21 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/461.21 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 461.21 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 89,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,635.50/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.19

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