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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 462 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 462 and 257.44 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 462 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/462 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 462 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 118,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,937.28/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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