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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 461.13 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 461.13 and 236.09 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 461.13 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/461.13 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 461.13 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 108,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,868.15/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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