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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.41, 463.88 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.41, 463.88 and 211.92 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.41 : 463.88 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.41/463.88 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.41x = 463.88 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.41x = 98,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,304.39/336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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