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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.80, 502.56 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.80, 502.56 and 214.12 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.80 : 502.56 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.80/502.56 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.80x = 502.56 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.80x = 107,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,608.15/335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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