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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 502.28 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 502.28 and 139.79 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 502.28 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/502.28 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 502.28 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 70,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,213.72/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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