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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 502.91 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 502.91 and 220.04 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 502.91 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/502.91 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 502.91 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 110,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,660.32/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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