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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 463.05 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 463.05 and 211.28 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 463.05 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/463.05 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 463.05 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 97,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,830.89/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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