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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.73 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.73 and 88.38 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.73 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.73 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.73 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 44,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430.84/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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