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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 501.14 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 501.14 and 204.29 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 501.14 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/501.14 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 501.14 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 102,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374.36/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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