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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 504.02 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 504.02 and 205.77 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 504.02 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/504.02 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 504.02 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 103,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,714.60/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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