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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 502.13 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 502.13 and 294.51 is: 442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 502.13 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/502.13 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 502.13 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 147,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,880.83/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.45

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