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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 463.08 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 463.08 and 211.08 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 463.08 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/463.08 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 463.08 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 97,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,746.93/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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