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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.85, 461.23 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.85, 461.23 and 236.44 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.85 : 461.23 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.85/461.23 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.85x = 461.23 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.85x = 109,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,049.73/334.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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