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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 500.38 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 500.38 and 203.72 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 500.38 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/500.38 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 500.38 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 101,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,937.41/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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