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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 460.98 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 460.98 and 308.40 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 460.98 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/460.98 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 460.98 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 142,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,166.23/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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