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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 502.36 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 502.36 and 162.21 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 502.36 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/502.36 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 502.36 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 81,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,487.82/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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