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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 461.51 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 461.51 and 216.52 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 461.51 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/461.51 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 461.51 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 99,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,926.15/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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