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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 462.60 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 462.60 and 210.96 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 462.60 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/462.60 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 462.60 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 97,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,590.10/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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