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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 463.82 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 463.82 and 211.85 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 463.82 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/463.82 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 463.82 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 98,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,262.43/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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