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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 502.90 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 502.90 and 104.19 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 502.90 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/502.90 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 502.90 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 52,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395.00/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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