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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 461.74 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 461.74 and 185.23 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 461.74 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/461.74 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 461.74 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 85,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,528.10/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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