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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.37 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.37 and 213.87 is: 320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.37 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.37 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.37 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 107,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,655.74/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.66

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