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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.85 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.85 and 211.11 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.85 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.85 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.85 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 97,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,712.26/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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