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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 502.83 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 502.83 and 104.18 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 502.83 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/502.83 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 502.83 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 52,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,384.83/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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