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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 461.45 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 461.45 and 209.99 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 461.45 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/461.45 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 461.45 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 96,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,899.89/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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