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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 461.60 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 461.60 and 256.51 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 461.60 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/461.60 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 461.60 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 118,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,405.02/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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