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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 462.03 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 462.03 and 187.48 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 462.03 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/462.03 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 462.03 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 86,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,620.23/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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