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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.21, 461.31 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.21, 461.31 and 208.24 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.21 : 461.31 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.21/461.31 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.21x = 461.31 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.21x = 96,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,063.19/334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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