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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.24 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.24 and 90.65 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.24 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.24 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.24 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 45,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434.90/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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