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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.81, 461.77 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.81, 461.77 and 210.34 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.81 : 461.77 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.81/461.77 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.81x = 461.77 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.81x = 97,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,128.70/334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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