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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 461.97 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 461.97 and 309.96 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 461.97 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/461.97 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 461.97 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 143,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,192.22/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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