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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 462.56 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 462.56 and 211.03 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 462.56 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/462.56 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 462.56 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 97,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,614.04/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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