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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 462.81 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 462.81 and 218.89 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 462.81 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/462.81 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 462.81 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 101,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,304.48/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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