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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 462.85 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 462.85 and 217.48 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 462.85 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/462.85 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 462.85 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 100,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,660.62/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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