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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 462.84 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 462.84 and 218.90 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 462.84 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/462.84 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 462.84 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 101,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,315.68/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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