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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 460.86 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 460.86 and 236.12 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 460.86 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/460.86 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 460.86 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 108,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,818.26/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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