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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.28 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.28 and 213.36 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.28 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.28 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.28 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 107,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,166.46/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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