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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.60 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.60 and 218.76 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.60 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.60 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.60 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 101,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,198.38/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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