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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 503.38 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 503.38 and 92.15 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 503.38 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/503.38 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 503.38 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 46,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,386.47/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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