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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 462 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 462 and 218.14 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 462 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/462 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 462 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 100,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,780.68/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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