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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 463.38 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 463.38 and 211.50 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 463.38 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/463.38 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 463.38 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 98,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.87/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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