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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.19, 463.57 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.19, 463.57 and 211.70 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.19 : 463.57 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.19/463.57 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.19x = 463.57 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.19x = 98,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,137.77/336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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