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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 502.36 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 502.36 and 129.31 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 502.36 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/502.36 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 502.36 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 64,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,960.17/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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