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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 504.33 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 504.33 and 220.50 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 504.33 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/504.33 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 504.33 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 111,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,204.77/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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