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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 501.28 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 501.28 and 114.80 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 501.28 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/501.28 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 501.28 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 57,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546.94/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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