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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 461.61 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 461.61 and 299.27 is: 413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 461.61 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/461.61 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 461.61 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 138,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,147.18/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.24

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