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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 462.12 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 462.12 and 256.88 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 462.12 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/462.12 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 462.12 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 118,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,709.39/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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