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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 503.37 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 503.37 and 212.54 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 503.37 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/503.37 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 503.37 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 106,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,983.74/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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