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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 503.30 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 503.30 and 162.23 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 503.30 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/503.30 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 503.30 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 81,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,652.04/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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