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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 502.44 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 502.44 and 205.80 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 502.44 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/502.44 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 502.44 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 103,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401.67/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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