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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.45 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.45 and 217.20 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.45 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.45 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.45 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 100,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,444.14/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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