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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 503.65 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 503.65 and 92.30 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 503.65 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/503.65 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 503.65 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 46,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486.90/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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