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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 501.89 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 501.89 and 100.44 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 501.89 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/501.89 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 501.89 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 50,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,409.83/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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