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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 462.30 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 462.30 and 210.72 is: 290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 462.30 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/462.30 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 462.30 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 97,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,415.86/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.60

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