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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 503.25 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 503.25 and 162.20 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 503.25 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/503.25 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 503.25 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 81,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,626.74/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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