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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 502.83 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 502.83 and 118.78 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 502.83 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/502.83 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 502.83 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 59,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,726.15/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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