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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 502.92 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 502.92 and 162.24 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 502.92 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/502.92 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 502.92 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 81,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593.74/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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