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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 502.44 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 502.44 and 91.47 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 502.44 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/502.44 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 502.44 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 45,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.19/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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