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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 503.48 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 503.48 and 220.83 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 503.48 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/503.48 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 503.48 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 111,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,183.49/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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