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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 462.12 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 462.12 and 302.04 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 462.12 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/462.12 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 462.12 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 139,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,578.72/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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