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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 462.59 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 462.59 and 217.25 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 462.59 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/462.59 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 462.59 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 100,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,497.68/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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