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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.17 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.17 and 236.57 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.17 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.17 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.17 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 109,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,332.51/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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