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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 462.51 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 462.51 and 262.04 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 462.51 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/462.51 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 462.51 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 121,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,193.81/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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