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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 500.89 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 500.89 and 203.84 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 500.89 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/500.89 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 500.89 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 102,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,101.42/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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