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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 502.62 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 502.62 and 206.50 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 502.62 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/502.62 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 502.62 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 103,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,791.03/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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