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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.49 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.49 and 197.44 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.49 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.49 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.49 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 99,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,013.18/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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