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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 464.66 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 464.66 and 218.56 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 464.66 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/464.66 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 464.66 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 101,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,556.09/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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