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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.60, 464.64 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.60, 464.64 and 218.76 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.60 : 464.64 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.60/464.64 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.60x = 464.64 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.60x = 101,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,644.65/336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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