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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.47, 462.88 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.47, 462.88 and 217.43 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.47 : 462.88 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.47/462.88 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.47x = 462.88 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.47x = 100,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,641.14/335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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