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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 501.72 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 501.72 and 249.36 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 501.72 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/501.72 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 501.72 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 125,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,108.90/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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