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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 502.88 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 502.88 and 239.16 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 502.88 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/502.88 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 502.88 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 120,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,268.78/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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