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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 462.50 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 462.50 and 210.88 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 462.50 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/462.50 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 462.50 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 97,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,530.95/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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