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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 462.78 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 462.78 and 211.19 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 462.78 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/462.78 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 462.78 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 97,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,731.95/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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