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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.41, 463.97 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.41, 463.97 and 211.85 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.41 : 463.97 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.41/463.97 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.41x = 463.97 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.41x = 98,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293.73/336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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