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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 462.11 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 462.11 and 256.02 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 462.11 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/462.11 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 462.11 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 118,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,308.12/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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