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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 500.94 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 500.94 and 180.08 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 500.94 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/500.94 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 500.94 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 90,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,209.28/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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