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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 462.57 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 462.57 and 218.66 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 462.57 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/462.57 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 462.57 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 101,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,145.56/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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