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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 461.28 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 461.28 and 235.98 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 461.28 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/461.28 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 461.28 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 108,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,852.85/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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