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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.82 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.82 and 218.52 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.82 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.82 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.82 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 100,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,916.91/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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