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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 461.76 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 461.76 and 218.48 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 461.76 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/461.76 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 461.76 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 100,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,885.32/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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