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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 462.26 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 462.26 and 323.88 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 462.26 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/462.26 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 462.26 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 149,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,716.77/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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