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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.29, 461.49 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.29, 461.49 and 217.92 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.29 : 461.49 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.29/461.49 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.29x = 461.49 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.29x = 100,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,567.90/334.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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