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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 503.30 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 503.30 and 212.21 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 503.30 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/503.30 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 503.30 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 106,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,805.29/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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