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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.71 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.71 and 187.23 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.71 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.71 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.71 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 86,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,445.96/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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