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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 502.38 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 502.38 and 180.84 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 502.38 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/502.38 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 502.38 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 90,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,850.40/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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