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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.05 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.05 and 235.61 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.05 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.05 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.05 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 108,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,863.12/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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