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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 461.87 and 296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 461.87 and 296.09 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 461.87 = 296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/461.87 = 296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 461.87 × 296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 136,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,755.09/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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