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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 464.70 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 464.70 and 218.66 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 464.70 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/464.70 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 464.70 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 101,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,611.30/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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