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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 462.12 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 462.12 and 265.04 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 462.12 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/462.12 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 462.12 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 122,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,480.28/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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