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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 500.98 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 500.98 and 314.98 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 500.98 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/500.98 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 500.98 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 157,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,798.68/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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