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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 500.84 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 500.84 and 203.87 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 500.84 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/500.84 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 500.84 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 102,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,108.39/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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