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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 462.12 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 462.12 and 210.54 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 462.12 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/462.12 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 462.12 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 97,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,294.74/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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