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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 501.09 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 501.09 and 102.88 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 501.09 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/501.09 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 501.09 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 51,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,552.14/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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