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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 460.65 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 460.65 and 215.81 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 460.65 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/460.65 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 460.65 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 99,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,410.57/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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