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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 503.10 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 503.10 and 206.23 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 503.10 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/503.10 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 503.10 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 103,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,754.31/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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