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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 502.84 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 502.84 and 213.16 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 502.84 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/502.84 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 502.84 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 107,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,185.37/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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