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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 461.87 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 461.87 and 303.31 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 461.87 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/461.87 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 461.87 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 140,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,089.79/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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