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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 462.45 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 462.45 and 218.98 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 462.45 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/462.45 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 462.45 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 101,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,267.30/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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