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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 461.64 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 461.64 and 218.28 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 461.64 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/461.64 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 461.64 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 100,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,766.78/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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