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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.20 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.20 and 239.28 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.20 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.20 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.20 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 120,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,166.42/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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