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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 461.90 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 461.90 and 216.56 is: 298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 461.90 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/461.90 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 461.90 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 100,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,025.67/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.88

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