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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.87 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.87 and 202.64 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.87 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.87 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.87 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 101,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,698.94/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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