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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.38 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.38 and 210.79 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.38 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.38 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.38 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 97,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,465.08/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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