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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.65 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.65 and 266.49 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.65 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.65 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.65 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 133,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,683.38/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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