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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 460.89 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 460.89 and 309.42 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 460.89 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/460.89 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 460.89 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 142,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608.58/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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