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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.65, 463.44 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.65, 463.44 and 217.80 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.65 : 463.44 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.65/463.44 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.65x = 463.44 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.65x = 100,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,933.83/335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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