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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 502.23 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 502.23 and 261.63 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 502.23 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/502.23 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 502.23 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 131,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,398.43/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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