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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 503.71 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 503.71 and 92.33 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 503.71 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/503.71 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 503.71 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 46,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,504.56/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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