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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 462.68 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 462.68 and 217.35 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 462.68 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/462.68 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 462.68 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 100,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,562.41/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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