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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 504.12 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 504.12 and 245.16 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 504.12 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/504.12 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 504.12 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 123,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,590.98/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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