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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.07, 501.34 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.07, 501.34 and 236.57 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.07 : 501.34 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.07/501.34 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.07x = 501.34 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.07x = 118,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,598.91/334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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