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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 502.23 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 502.23 and 253.23 is: 379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 502.23 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/502.23 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 502.23 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 127,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,179.70/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.31

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