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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.89, 462.33 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.89, 462.33 and 216.99 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.89 : 462.33 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.89/462.33 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.89x = 462.33 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.89x = 100,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,320.99/334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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