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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 463.58 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 463.58 and 211.53 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 463.58 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/463.58 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 463.58 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 98,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,061.61/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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