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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 502.02 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 502.02 and 91.21 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 502.02 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/502.02 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 502.02 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 45,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,791.30/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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