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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 503.10 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 503.10 and 213.75 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 503.10 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/503.10 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 503.10 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 107,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,537.63/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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