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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.82, 464.88 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.82, 464.88 and 218.79 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.82 : 464.88 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.82/464.88 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.82x = 464.88 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.82x = 101,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711.10/336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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