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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 464.03 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 464.03 and 218.30 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 464.03 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/464.03 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 464.03 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 101,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295.16/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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