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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 461.68 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 461.68 and 264.74 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 461.68 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/461.68 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 461.68 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 122,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,222.69/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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