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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 462.02 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 462.02 and 185.43 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 462.02 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/462.02 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 462.02 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 85,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670.88/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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