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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.48, 502 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.48, 502 and 190.48 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.48 : 502 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.48/502 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.48x = 502 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.48x = 95,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620.96/334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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