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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 461.01 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 461.01 and 217.70 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 461.01 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/461.01 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 461.01 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 100,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,361.88/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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