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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 502.98 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 502.98 and 104.21 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 502.98 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/502.98 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 502.98 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 52,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,415.55/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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