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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 461.79 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 461.79 and 218.34 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 461.79 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/461.79 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 461.79 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 100,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,827.23/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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