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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.88 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.88 and 218.24 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.88 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.88 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.88 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 100,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,800.69/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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