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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.46 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.46 and 286.12 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.46 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.46 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.46 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 132,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,032.94/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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