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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.02 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.02 and 206.56 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.02 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.02 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.02 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 103,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,697.25/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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