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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 500.94 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 500.94 and 212.07 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 500.94 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/500.94 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 500.94 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 106,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,234.35/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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