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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 462.24 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 462.24 and 218.52 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 462.24 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/462.24 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 462.24 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 101,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,008.68/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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