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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 502.56 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 502.56 and 142.72 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 502.56 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/502.56 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 502.56 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 71,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,725.36/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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