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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 502.74 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 502.74 and 220.26 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 502.74 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/502.74 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 502.74 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 110,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,733.51/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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