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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 463.14 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 463.14 and 211.13 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 463.14 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/463.14 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 463.14 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 97,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,782.75/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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