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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 466.42 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 466.42 and 218.50 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 466.42 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/466.42 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 466.42 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 101,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,912.77/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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