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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 504.64 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 504.64 and 214.39 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 504.64 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/504.64 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 504.64 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 108,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,188.70/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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