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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 463.57 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 463.57 and 211.45 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 463.57 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/463.57 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 463.57 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 98,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,020.19/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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