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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 460.95 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 460.95 and 216.36 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 460.95 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/460.95 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 460.95 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 99,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,731.14/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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