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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 464.59 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 464.59 and 218.82 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 464.59 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/464.59 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 464.59 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 101,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,661.58/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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