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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 502.88 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 502.88 and 129.81 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 502.88 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/502.88 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 502.88 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 65,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,278.20/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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