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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 461 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 461 and 217.66 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 461 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/461 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 461 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 100,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,341.26/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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