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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 464.79 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 464.79 and 218.81 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 464.79 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/464.79 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 464.79 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 101,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,700.70/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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