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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 461.88 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 461.88 and 217.99 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 461.88 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/461.88 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 461.88 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 100,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,685.22/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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