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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 502.84 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 502.84 and 205.30 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 502.84 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/502.84 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 502.84 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 103,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,233.05/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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