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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.94 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.94 and 218.36 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.94 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.94 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.94 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 100,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,869.22/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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