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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 461.86 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 461.86 and 210.38 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 461.86 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/461.86 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 461.86 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 97,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,166.74/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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