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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 460.04 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 460.04 and 235.85 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 460.04 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/460.04 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 460.04 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 108,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,496.95/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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