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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 460.77 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 460.77 and 209.67 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 460.77 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/460.77 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 460.77 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 96,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,607.13/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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