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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 502.23 and 299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 502.23 and 299.74 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 502.23 = 299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/502.23 = 299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 502.23 × 299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 150,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,538.42/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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