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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 469.40 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 469.40 and 334.60 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 469.40 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/469.40 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 469.40 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 157,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,061.24/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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