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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 461.70 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 461.70 and 303.08 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 461.70 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/461.70 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 461.70 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 139,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,929.73/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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