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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 462 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 462 and 218.16 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 462 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/462 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 462 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 100,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,789.92/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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