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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 503.14 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 503.14 and 244.74 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 503.14 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/503.14 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 503.14 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 123,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,138.48/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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