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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 462.11 and 216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 462.11 and 216.79 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 462.11 = 216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/462.11 = 216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 462.11 × 216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 100,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,178.59/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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