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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 464.21 and 218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 464.21 and 218.47 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 464.21 = 218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/464.21 = 218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 464.21 × 218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 101,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,414.87/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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