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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 503.42 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 503.42 and 213.53 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 503.42 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/503.42 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 503.42 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 107,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,491.69/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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