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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.42 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.42 and 216.44 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.42 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.42 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.42 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 99,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,871.44/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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