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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.23, 502.80 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.23, 502.80 and 104.12 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.23 : 502.80 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.23/502.80 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.23x = 502.80 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.23x = 52,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351.54/335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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