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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 462 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 462 and 187.48 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 462 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/462 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 462 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 86,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,615.76/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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