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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 502.96 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 502.96 and 142.88 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 502.96 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/502.96 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 502.96 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 71,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.92/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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