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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 464.23 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 464.23 and 218.48 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 464.23 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/464.23 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 464.23 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 101,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,424.97/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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