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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.30, 461.21 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.30, 461.21 and 216.25 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.30 : 461.21 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.30/461.21 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.30x = 461.21 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.30x = 99,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,736.66/334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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