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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 488.50 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 488.50 and 334.96 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 488.50 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/488.50 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 488.50 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 163,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,627.96/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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