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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 462.00 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 462.00 and 210.50 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 462.00 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/462.00 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 462.00 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 97,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,251.21/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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