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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 502.41 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 502.41 and 266.45 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 502.41 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/502.41 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 502.41 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 133,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,867.14/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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