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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.37, 461.32 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.37, 461.32 and 210.04 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.37 : 461.32 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.37/461.32 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.37x = 461.32 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.37x = 96,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,897.16/334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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