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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.85, 502.18 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.85, 502.18 and 280.36 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.85 : 502.18 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.85/502.18 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.85x = 502.18 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.85x = 140,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,791.18/334.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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