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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 502.70 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 502.70 and 219.74 is: 329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 502.70 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/502.70 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 502.70 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 110,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,459.69/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.48

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