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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.47, 462.77 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.47, 462.77 and 211.11 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.47 : 462.77 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.47/462.77 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.47x = 462.77 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.47x = 97,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,695.37/335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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