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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 460.44 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 460.44 and 306.68 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 460.44 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/460.44 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 460.44 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 141,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,207.74/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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