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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 503.32 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 503.32 and 116.22 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 503.32 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/503.32 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 503.32 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 58,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.85/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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