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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 461.18 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 461.18 and 308.18 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 461.18 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/461.18 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 461.18 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 142,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,126.45/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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