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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.29, 461.23 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.29, 461.23 and 216.27 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.29 : 461.23 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.29/461.23 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.29x = 461.23 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.29x = 99,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,749.67/334.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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