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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 461.47 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 461.47 and 216.48 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 461.47 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/461.47 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 461.47 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 99,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,899.03/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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