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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 503.20 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 503.20 and 130.04 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 503.20 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/503.20 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 503.20 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 65,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,436.13/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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