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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 502.23 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 502.23 and 118.35 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 502.23 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/502.23 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 502.23 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 59,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437.37/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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