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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 501.72 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 501.72 and 205.30 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 501.72 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/501.72 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 501.72 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 103,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,002.97/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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