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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 463.88 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 463.88 and 211.85 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 463.88 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/463.88 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 463.88 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 98,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,271.92/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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