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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.56 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.56 and 247.20 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.56 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.56 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.56 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 123,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,985.63/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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