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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 463.50 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 463.50 and 211.59 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 463.50 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/463.50 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 463.50 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 98,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,071.97/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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