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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 462.05 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 462.05 and 236.05 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 462.05 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/462.05 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 462.05 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 109,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,066.90/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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