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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.15 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.15 and 211.32 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.15 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.15 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.15 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 97,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,873.12/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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