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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 502.40 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 502.40 and 219.41 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 502.40 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/502.40 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 502.40 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 110,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,231.50/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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