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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.22, 464.04 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.22, 464.04 and 218.32 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.22 : 464.04 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.22/464.04 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.22x = 464.04 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.22x = 101,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,309.21/336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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