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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 465.01 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 465.01 and 334.18 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 465.01 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/465.01 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 465.01 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 155,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,397.04/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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