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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 463.80 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 463.80 and 211.81 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 463.80 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/463.80 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 463.80 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 98,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237.48/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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