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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 498.02 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 498.02 and 134.24 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 498.02 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/498.02 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 498.02 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 66,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,852.05/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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