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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 462.74 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 462.74 and 211.10 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 462.74 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/462.74 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 462.74 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 97,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,684.41/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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