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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.52 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.52 and 217.86 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.52 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.52 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.52 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 100,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,981.27/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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