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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.67 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.67 and 214.29 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.67 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.67 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.67 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 107,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,931.44/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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