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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.94 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.94 and 216.65 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.94 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.94 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.94 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 100,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,079.30/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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