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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 460.72 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 460.72 and 240.86 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 460.72 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/460.72 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 460.72 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 110,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,969.57/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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