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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 461.22 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 461.22 and 276.46 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 461.22 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/461.22 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 461.22 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 127,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,508.88/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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