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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.24, 461.15 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.24, 461.15 and 216.31 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.24 : 461.15 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.24/461.15 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.24x = 461.15 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.24x = 99,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,750.30/334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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