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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.45 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.45 and 218.86 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.45 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.45 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.45 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 101,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,211.81/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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