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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 503.80 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 503.80 and 92.40 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 503.80 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/503.80 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 503.80 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 46,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550.89/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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