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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 461.98 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 461.98 and 210.43 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 461.98 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/461.98 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 461.98 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 97,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,214.71/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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