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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.04, 463.73 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.04, 463.73 and 218.06 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.04 : 463.73 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.04/463.73 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.04x = 463.73 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.04x = 101,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,120.96/336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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