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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 503.72 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 503.72 and 92.34 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 503.72 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/503.72 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 503.72 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 46,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,513.50/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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