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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.61 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.61 and 216.51 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.61 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.61 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.61 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 99,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,943.18/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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