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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 502.28 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 502.28 and 118.28 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 502.28 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/502.28 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 502.28 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 59,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409.68/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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