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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 461.33 and 256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 461.33 and 256.34 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 461.33 = 256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/461.33 = 256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 461.33 × 256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 118,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,253.74/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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