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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 460.67 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 460.67 and 215.90 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 460.67 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/460.67 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 460.67 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 99,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,459.48/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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