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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.96, 463.90 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.96, 463.90 and 211.68 is: 292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.96 : 463.90 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.96/463.90 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.96x = 463.90 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.96x = 98,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,198.35/335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.29

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