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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 462.24 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 462.24 and 256.50 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 462.24 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/462.24 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 462.24 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 118,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,564.56/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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