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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 502.50 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 502.50 and 205.05 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 502.50 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/502.50 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 502.50 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 103,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,037.63/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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