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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 501.46 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 501.46 and 308.13 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 501.46 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/501.46 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 501.46 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 154,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,514.87/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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