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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 464.14 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 464.14 and 218.42 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 464.14 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/464.14 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 464.14 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 101,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,377.46/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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