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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 499.94 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 499.94 and 310.50 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 499.94 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/499.94 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 499.94 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 155,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,229.82/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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