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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 463.32 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 463.32 and 211.40 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 463.32 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/463.32 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 463.32 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 97,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,943.53/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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