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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 460.71 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 460.71 and 236.06 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 460.71 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/460.71 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 460.71 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 108,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,755.20/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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