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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.31, 464.04 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.31, 464.04 and 211.93 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.31 : 464.04 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.31/464.04 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.31x = 464.04 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.31x = 98,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344.00/336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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