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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 502.32 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 502.32 and 190.58 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 502.32 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/502.32 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 502.32 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 95,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,732.15/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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