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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 503.88 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 503.88 and 239.84 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 503.88 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/503.88 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 503.88 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 120,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,850.58/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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