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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 502.45 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 502.45 and 191.15 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 502.45 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/502.45 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 502.45 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 96,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,043.32/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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