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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 461.25 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 461.25 and 236.55 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 461.25 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/461.25 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 461.25 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 109,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,108.69/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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