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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 461.64 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 461.64 and 236.24 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 461.64 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/461.64 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 461.64 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 109,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,057.83/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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