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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 503.83 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 503.83 and 214.02 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 503.83 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/503.83 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 503.83 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 107,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,829.70/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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