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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.63 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.63 and 211.09 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.63 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.63 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.63 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 97,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.57/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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