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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.37, 461.49 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.37, 461.49 and 234.74 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.37 : 461.49 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.37/461.49 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.37x = 461.49 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.37x = 108,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327.86/334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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