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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 461.91 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 461.91 and 210.43 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 461.91 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/461.91 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 461.91 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 97,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,199.72/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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