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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.29, 463.89 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.29, 463.89 and 211.73 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.29 : 463.89 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.29/463.89 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.29x = 463.89 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.29x = 98,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,221.58/336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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