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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.11 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.11 and 211.41 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.11 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.11 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.11 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 97,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,906.09/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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