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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.26 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.26 and 238.44 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.26 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.26 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.26 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 119,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,997.31/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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