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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.05, 502.23 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.05, 502.23 and 190.46 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.05 : 502.23 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.05/502.23 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.05x = 502.23 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.05x = 95,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,654.73/335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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