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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 462.74 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 462.74 and 211.20 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 462.74 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/462.74 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 462.74 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 97,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,730.69/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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