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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 462.92 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 462.92 and 279.30 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 462.92 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/462.92 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 462.92 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 129,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,291.29/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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