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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.69, 502.86 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.69, 502.86 and 205.39 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.69 : 502.86 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.69/502.86 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.69x = 502.86 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.69x = 103,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,279.83/335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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