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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 502.29 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 502.29 and 181.06 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 502.29 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/502.29 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 502.29 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 90,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,944.63/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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