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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 502.06 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 502.06 and 308 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 502.06 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/502.06 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 502.06 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 154,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,634.48/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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