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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 502.22 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 502.22 and 266.52 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 502.22 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/502.22 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 502.22 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 133,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,851.67/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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