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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 461.26 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 461.26 and 209.97 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 461.26 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/461.26 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 461.26 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 96,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,850.76/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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