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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 461.08 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 461.08 and 264.28 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 461.08 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/461.08 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 461.08 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 121,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,854.22/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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