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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 461.70 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 461.70 and 216.73 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 461.70 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/461.70 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 461.70 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 100,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,064.24/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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