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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 464.07 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 464.07 and 218.19 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 464.07 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/464.07 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 464.07 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 101,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,255.43/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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