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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 502.42 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 502.42 and 91.50 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 502.42 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/502.42 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 502.42 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 45,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968.92/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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