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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 460.94 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 460.94 and 251.48 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 460.94 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/460.94 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 460.94 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 115,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,917.19/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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