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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.88 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.88 and 118.80 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.88 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.88 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.88 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 59,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741.55/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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