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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 461.36 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 461.36 and 257.07 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 461.36 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/461.36 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 461.36 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 118,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,600.53/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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