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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 465.18 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 465.18 and 218.99 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 465.18 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/465.18 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 465.18 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 101,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,872.21/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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