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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 462.12 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 462.12 and 316.46 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 462.12 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/462.12 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 462.12 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 146,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,242.50/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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