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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 460.99 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 460.99 and 216.13 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 460.99 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/460.99 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 460.99 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 99,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,633.77/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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