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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 462.44 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 462.44 and 217.26 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 462.44 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/462.44 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 462.44 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 100,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,468.63/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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