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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.69, 461.14 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.69, 461.14 and 250.32 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 461.14 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/461.14 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 461.14 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 115,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,431.41/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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