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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 461.22 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 461.22 and 217.86 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 461.22 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/461.22 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 461.22 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 100,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,481.39/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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