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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 461.24 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 461.24 and 251.84 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 461.24 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/461.24 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 461.24 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 116,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,158.68/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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