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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 461.82 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 461.82 and 218.13 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 461.82 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/461.82 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 461.82 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 100,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,736.80/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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