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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.10, 464.02 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.10, 464.02 and 218.12 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.10 : 464.02 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.10/464.02 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.10x = 464.02 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.10x = 101,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,212.04/336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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