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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.42 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.42 and 142.44 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.42 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.42 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.42 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 71,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,564.70/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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