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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 462.14 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 462.14 and 255.91 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 462.14 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/462.14 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 462.14 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 118,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,266.25/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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