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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.22 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.22 and 248.55 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.22 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.22 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.22 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 124,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,825.54/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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