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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 463.87 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 463.87 and 211.88 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 463.87 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/463.87 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 463.87 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 98,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,284.78/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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