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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 503.43 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 503.43 and 239.50 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 503.43 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/503.43 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 503.43 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 120,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,571.49/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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