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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.66, 464.79 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.66, 464.79 and 218.67 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.66 : 464.79 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.66/464.79 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.66x = 464.79 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.66x = 101,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,632.21/336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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