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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.51, 461.37 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.51, 461.37 and 217.87 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.51 : 461.37 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.51/461.37 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.51x = 461.37 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.51x = 100,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,518.68/334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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