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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 501.31 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 501.31 and 197.41 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 501.31 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/501.31 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 501.31 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 98,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,961.10/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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