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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.74 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.74 and 210.89 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.74 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.74 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.74 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 97,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,587.34/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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