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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 502.56 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 502.56 and 305.19 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 502.56 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/502.56 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 502.56 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 153,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,376.29/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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