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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 501.22 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 501.22 and 292.16 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 501.22 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/501.22 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 501.22 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 146,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,436.44/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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