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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 462.14 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 462.14 and 251.82 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 462.14 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/462.14 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 462.14 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 116,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,376.09/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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