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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.24, 461.02 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.24, 461.02 and 236.02 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.24 : 461.02 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.24/461.02 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.24x = 461.02 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.24x = 108,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,809.94/334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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