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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 502.93 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 502.93 and 159.54 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 502.93 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/502.93 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 502.93 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 80,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,237.45/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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