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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 503.22 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 503.22 and 239 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 503.22 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/503.22 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 503.22 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 120,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,269.58/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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