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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 461.87 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 461.87 and 272.48 is: 375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 461.87 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/461.87 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 461.87 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 125,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.03/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.95

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