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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 461.28 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 461.28 and 210 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 461.28 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/461.28 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 461.28 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 96,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,868.80/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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