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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 462.34 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 462.34 and 236.76 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 462.34 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/462.34 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 462.34 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 109,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,463.62/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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