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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.93 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.93 and 210.35 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.93 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.93 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.93 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 97,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,163.61/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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