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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.15 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.15 and 218.70 is: 301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.15 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.15 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.15 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 101,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,072.21/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.73

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