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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 464.42 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 464.42 and 218.22 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 464.42 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/464.42 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 464.42 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 101,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,345.05/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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