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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 463.68 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 463.68 and 218.09 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 463.68 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/463.68 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 463.68 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 101,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,122.47/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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