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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 502.34 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 502.34 and 180.36 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 502.34 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/502.34 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 502.34 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 90,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,601.14/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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