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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 501.92 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 501.92 and 244.20 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 501.92 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/501.92 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 501.92 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 122,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,568.86/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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