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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 461.21 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 461.21 and 209.94 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 461.21 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/461.21 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 461.21 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 96,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,826.43/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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