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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 460.73 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 460.73 and 234.72 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 460.73 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/460.73 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 460.73 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 108,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,143.13/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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