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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 503.26 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 503.26 and 181.35 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 503.26 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/503.26 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 503.26 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 91,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,265.75/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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