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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 502.23 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 502.23 and 332.48 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 502.23 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/502.23 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 502.23 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 166,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,981.43/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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