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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 502.89 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 502.89 and 205.29 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 502.89 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/502.89 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 502.89 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 103,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,238.29/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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