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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.77, 464.52 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.77, 464.52 and 218.70 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.77 : 464.52 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.77/464.52 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.77x = 464.52 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.77x = 101,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590.52/336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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