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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.24 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.24 and 129.48 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.24 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.24 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.24 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 65,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030.04/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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