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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 501.27 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 501.27 and 114.82 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 501.27 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/501.27 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 501.27 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 57,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,557.07/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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