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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 503.23 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 503.23 and 162.33 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 503.23 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/503.23 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 503.23 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 81,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,689.33/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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