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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 503.83 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 503.83 and 162.82 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 503.83 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/503.83 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 503.83 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 82,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,032.79/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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