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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.90 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.90 and 248.74 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.90 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.90 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.90 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 125,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,091.35/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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