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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 503.46 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 503.46 and 191.48 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 503.46 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/503.46 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 503.46 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 96,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,402.52/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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