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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 461.36 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 461.36 and 210.10 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 461.36 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/461.36 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 461.36 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 96,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,931.74/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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