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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 462.72 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 462.72 and 218.62 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 462.72 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/462.72 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 462.72 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 101,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,159.85/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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