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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 462.04 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 462.04 and 185.44 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 462.04 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/462.04 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 462.04 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 85,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,679.08/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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