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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 463.44 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 463.44 and 211.56 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 463.44 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/463.44 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 463.44 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 98,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045.37/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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