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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 464.35 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 464.35 and 218.69 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 464.35 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/464.35 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 464.35 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 101,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,548.70/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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