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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 501.26 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 501.26 and 212.70 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 501.26 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/501.26 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 501.26 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 106,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,618.00/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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