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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 463.37 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 463.37 and 218.11 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 463.37 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/463.37 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 463.37 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 101,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,062.22/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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