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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.41, 461.38 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.41, 461.38 and 210.20 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.41 : 461.38 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.41/461.38 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.41x = 461.38 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.41x = 96,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,979.24/334.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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