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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 463.54 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 463.54 and 217.98 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 463.54 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/463.54 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 463.54 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 101,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,042.45/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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