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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.21 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.21 and 216.29 is: 298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.21 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.21 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.21 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 99,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,755.11/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.20

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