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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 462.63 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 462.63 and 218.95 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 462.63 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/462.63 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 462.63 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 101,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,292.84/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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