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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.88 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.88 and 104.05 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.88 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.88 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.88 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 52,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322.89/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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