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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.43, 461.37 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.43, 461.37 and 210.15 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.43 : 461.37 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.43/461.37 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.43x = 461.37 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.43x = 96,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,956.91/334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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