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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 461.73 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 461.73 and 216.69 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 461.73 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/461.73 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 461.73 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 100,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,052.27/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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