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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 465.06 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 465.06 and 218.84 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 465.06 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/465.06 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 465.06 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 101,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,772.57/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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