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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 463.55 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 463.55 and 211.43 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 463.55 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/463.55 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 463.55 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 98,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005.00/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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