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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 462.30 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 462.30 and 218.76 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 462.30 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/462.30 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 462.30 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 101,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,132.75/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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