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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 503.84 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 503.84 and 214.24 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 503.84 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/503.84 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 503.84 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 107,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,942.68/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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