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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.30 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.30 and 180.24 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.30 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.30 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.30 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 90,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,354.31/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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