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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 461.94 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 461.94 and 236.54 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 461.94 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/461.94 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 461.94 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 109,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,267.29/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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