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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 464.90 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 464.90 and 218.86 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 464.90 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/464.90 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 464.90 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 101,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,748.01/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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