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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 502.98 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 502.98 and 219.77 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 502.98 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/502.98 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 502.98 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 110,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,539.91/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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