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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.46, 464.52 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.46, 464.52 and 218.54 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.46 : 464.52 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.46/464.52 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.46x = 464.52 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.46x = 101,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,516.20/336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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