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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.10 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.10 and 210.41 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.10 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.10 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.10 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 97,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,227.62/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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