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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 501.98 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 501.98 and 142.28 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 501.98 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/501.98 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 501.98 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 71,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,421.71/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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