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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 462.18 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 462.18 and 210.52 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 462.18 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/462.18 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 462.18 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 97,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,296.98/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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