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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.61, 502.28 and 281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.61, 502.28 and 281.09 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.61 : 502.28 = 281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.61/502.28 = 281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.61x = 502.28 × 281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.61x = 141,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,184.48/334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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