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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 461.24 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 461.24 and 209.89 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 461.24 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/461.24 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 461.24 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 96,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809.66/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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