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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 461.52 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 461.52 and 264.90 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 461.52 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/461.52 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 461.52 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 122,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,256.65/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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