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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 502.71 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 502.71 and 249.38 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 502.71 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/502.71 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 502.71 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 125,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,365.82/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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