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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 464.76 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 464.76 and 334.08 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 464.76 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/464.76 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 464.76 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 155,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,267.02/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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