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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 502.50 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 502.50 and 316.10 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 502.50 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/502.50 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 502.50 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 158,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,840.25/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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