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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 462.34 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 462.34 and 218.82 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 462.34 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/462.34 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 462.34 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 101,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,169.24/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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