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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 463.01 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 463.01 and 211.12 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 463.01 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/463.01 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 463.01 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 97,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,750.67/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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