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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 462.05 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 462.05 and 259.85 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 462.05 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/462.05 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 462.05 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 120,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,063.69/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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