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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 461.60 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 461.60 and 210.20 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 461.60 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/461.60 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 461.60 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 97,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,025.75/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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