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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 502.97 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 502.97 and 238.11 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 502.97 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/502.97 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 502.97 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 119,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,761.00/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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