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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.35, 501.69 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.35, 501.69 and 197.66 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.35 : 501.69 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.35/501.69 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.35x = 501.69 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.35x = 99,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,161.54/334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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