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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.60 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.60 and 219.52 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.60 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.60 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.60 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 110,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,330.75/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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