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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 462.15 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 462.15 and 210.67 is: 290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 462.15 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/462.15 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 462.15 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 97,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,361.14/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.49

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