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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.65 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.65 and 142.62 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.65 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.65 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.65 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 71,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,687.94/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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