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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 502.20 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 502.20 and 281.07 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 502.20 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/502.20 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 502.20 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 141,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,153.35/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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