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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.40 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.40 and 308.21 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.40 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.40 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.40 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 154,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,842.96/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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