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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 463.59 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 463.59 and 217.95 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 463.59 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/463.59 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 463.59 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 101,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,039.44/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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