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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.40 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.40 and 130.23 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.40 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.40 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.40 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 65,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,557.78/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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