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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.48, 461.63 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.48, 461.63 and 210.18 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.48 : 461.63 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.48/461.63 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.48x = 461.63 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.48x = 97,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,022.03/334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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