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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 463.10 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 463.10 and 211.24 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 463.10 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/463.10 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 463.10 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 97,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,825.24/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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