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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 463.20 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 463.20 and 216.12 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 463.20 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/463.20 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 463.20 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 100,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,106.78/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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