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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 458.88 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 458.88 and 321.98 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 458.88 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/458.88 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 458.88 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 147,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,748.57/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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