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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 462.56 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 462.56 and 218.75 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 462.56 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/462.56 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 462.56 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 101,185
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,185/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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