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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 461.64 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 461.64 and 216.86 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 461.64 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/461.64 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 461.64 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 100,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,108.94/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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