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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.52 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.52 and 279.29 is: 385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.52 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.52 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.52 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 128,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,895.61/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.18

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