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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 462.15 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 462.15 and 218.66 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 462.15 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/462.15 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 462.15 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 101,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,051.41/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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