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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 462.02 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 462.02 and 235.19 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 462.02 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/462.02 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 462.02 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 108,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,660.73/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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