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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.42, 501.50 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.42, 501.50 and 197.50 is: 296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.42 : 501.50 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.42/501.50 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.42x = 501.50 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.42x = 99,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,046.25/334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.17

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