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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 463.68 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 463.68 and 217.84 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 463.68 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/463.68 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 463.68 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 101,008.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,008.05/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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