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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 462.46 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 462.46 and 218.73 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 462.46 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/462.46 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 462.46 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 101,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,155.47/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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