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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.43, 500.94 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.43, 500.94 and 197.06 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.43 : 500.94 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.43/500.94 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.43x = 500.94 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.43x = 98,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,715.24/334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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