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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 503.16 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 503.16 and 239.44 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 503.16 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/503.16 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 503.16 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 120,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,476.63/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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