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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.96, 504.15 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.96, 504.15 and 244.43 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.96 : 504.15 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.96/504.15 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.96x = 504.15 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.96x = 123,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,229.38/335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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