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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 463.50 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 463.50 and 217.79 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 463.50 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/463.50 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 463.50 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 100,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,944.47/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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