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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.89, 461.22 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.89, 461.22 and 288.25 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.89 : 461.22 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.89/461.22 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.89x = 461.22 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.89x = 132,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,946.67/334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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