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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 462.70 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 462.70 and 211.01 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 462.70 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/462.70 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 462.70 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 97,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,634.33/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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