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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 463.56 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 463.56 and 211.82 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 463.56 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/463.56 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 463.56 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 98,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,188.96/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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