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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 461.87 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 461.87 and 251.71 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 461.87 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/461.87 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 461.87 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 116,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,257.56/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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