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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 460.67 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 460.67 and 251.61 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 460.67 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/460.67 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 460.67 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 115,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,909.18/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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