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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 502.68 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 502.68 and 299.36 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 502.68 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/502.68 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 502.68 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 150,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,482.28/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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