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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 502.34 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 502.34 and 205.58 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 502.34 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/502.34 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 502.34 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 103,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271.06/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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