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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 460.89 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 460.89 and 264.20 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 460.89 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/460.89 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 460.89 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 121,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,764.83/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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