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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.54 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.54 and 210.12 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.54 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.54 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.54 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 96,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,978.78/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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