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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 462.79 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 462.79 and 211.03 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 462.79 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/462.79 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 462.79 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 97,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,662.57/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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