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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 462.57 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 462.57 and 218.90 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 462.57 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/462.57 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 462.57 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 101,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,256.57/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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