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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 462.34 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 462.34 and 218.84 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 462.34 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/462.34 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 462.34 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 101,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,178.49/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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