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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 461.27 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 461.27 and 310.68 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 461.27 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/461.27 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 461.27 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 143,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.14/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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