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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 461.78 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 461.78 and 261.02 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 461.78 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/461.78 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 461.78 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 120,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,533.82/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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