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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 502.97 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 502.97 and 104.20 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 502.97 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/502.97 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 502.97 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 52,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,407.70/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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