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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 502.40 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 502.40 and 266.46 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 502.40 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/502.40 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 502.40 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 133,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,869.50/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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