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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 458.88 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 458.88 and 305.16 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 458.88 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/458.88 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 458.88 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 140,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,031.82/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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